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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,287.48, 337,126.38 and 136,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,287.48, 337,126.38 and 136,858.38 is: 188,869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,287.48 : 337,126.38 = 136,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,287.48/337,126.38 = 136,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,287.48x = 337,126.38 × 136,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,287.48x = 46,138,570,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,138,570,222.06/244,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,869.97

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